Minnesota Floods Newswire

New Report Says Minnesota Is One of the Best States to Live

If you could live anywhere, where would it be? Are you a loyal Minnesota fan, or would you venture off to a new place? Somewhere warm year-round? A cabin in the mountains? Maybe a place with palm trees and an ocean breeze? I used to daydream about living …

Living fence installed along Highway 23 between Hawick and Paynesville, Minnesota

WILLMAR — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has completed over 3.3 miles of living snow fence on the north side of Minnesota Highway 23. Around half of the fence sits on either side of the Kandiyohi-Stearns County Line between Hawick and …

As Trump administration floods the zone to combat crime in Indian Country, wariness prevails

MORTON, MINN. – Sitting on a bench surrounded by Lower Sioux Community members, Ana Negrete presented two industrial-sized bins to the tribe’s leaders in a somber exchange.“I hope this helps,” Negrete said quietly, gesturing at black crates filled with …

Warm weather, relaxed limits suggest strong Minnesota fishing opener this weekend

The opening of the summer fishing season this weekend is expected to bring a flood of anglers to Minnesota lakes, thanks to a summerlike forecast and a positive fishing outlook. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says about half a million people …

Flood buster dams treaty unite U.S. and Canada

Before the Columbia River flood control system, spring blooms often coincided with large, muddy floods inundating communities and farms. While the Midwest, from Minnesota to Louisiana, still faces threats from swollen rivers due to heavy rain and rapid …

Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions: 3-point flood gates will open for Timberwolves

9 million people under red flag warnings as fire danger envelops upper Midwest

At least 9 million people in the nation's upper Midwest region are under red flag warnings on Monday, including residents of Minnesota, where a wildfire was already burning out of control in the largest national forest east of the Mississippi River. …

Greenville motel stabbing leaves one injured, investigation ongoing

Greenville motel stabbing leaves one injured, investigation ongoing Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 3:48 PM EDT May 12, 2025 WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START …

Upstate teens pose as football players in door-to-door donation scam

Travelers Rest teens pose as football players in door-to-door donation scam Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 4:45 PM EDT May 12, 2025 WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. …

Troopers seek suspect in Upstate hit-and-run injuring motorcyclists

Troopers seek suspect in Greenville County hit-and-run injuring motorcyclists Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 5:05 PM EDT May 12, 2025 WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR …

Michigan AG sues Trump over ‘energy emergency’ used to fast-track oil and gas projects

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined forces with counterparts in 14 other states to challenge President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “national energy emergency,” employed as a basis to fast-track fossil fuel projects. The proposed Line 5 oil …

Is Seattle Sinking? The Risks Of Land Subsidence Explained

Over the years, I'm sure we have all heard about the city of Venice slowly sinking into the waters of the Venetian Lagoon. As that city struggles to save their irreplaceable historic buildings, living here in Washington state, I would have never …

Building Permits

City of Minot Building Permits April 2025 – Wayne and Mandy Nelson, 8451 10th Ave. NE, accessory building, $75,000. – Jennifer and Casey Johnson, LeRoy’s Home Improvement, 1104 33rd Ave. SE, detached garage, $40,000. – Paul and Cynthia Kirchenmann, LeRoy’s …

Glyndon prairie preserve part of 1M acres protected by The Nature Conservancy

GLYNDON, Minn. — The first signs of spring are emerging on the Bluestem Prairie. Close to the ground, white, yellow and pink flowers are starting to bloom. Some insects float from flower to flower, while an occasional ground squirrel rustles the dry tall …

CRV Searches for Seasonal Help

After advertising for a high school graduate for seasonal work and getting no applicants, the city of Rushford Village decided to change the job description and re-advertise the position. CRV is now searching for applicants who are 16 or older with a valid …

Can Drones Protect Our Cities?

Drones have always conjured up images of futuristic cities, but how much of it is possible? With the advent of smart cities, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), a.k.a. drones, are expected to play a critical role in enabling and managing the environment of …

WA sues over Trump’s order shortcutting reviews on fossil fuel projects

Washington is leading 14 other states in a new lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring a “national energy emergency” and seeking to shortcut environmental reviews for oil drilling, pipelines and other fossil fuel projects. …

Forcible entry into lighthouse in Carolinas under investigation, NPS says

Forcible entry into lighthouse in Carolinas under investigation, NPS says National Park Service is investitgating Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 7:51 AM EDT May 12, 2025 WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR …

USC student left Upstate to return to Columbia and hasn't been seen since, police say

Missing USC student from Spartanburg, South Carolina, police say Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 8:14 AM EDT May 12, 2025 WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, YOUR TRAFFIC AND YOUR WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START …

Our Blood Institute Appoints Dr. Jesse McCool as New Chief Operating Officer

Our Blood Institute, the primary provider for more than 5 million residents across Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas, has appointed Dr. Jesse McCool as COO. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Our Blood Institute, the nation’ …

Aquamaster Drain, Plumbing & Waterproofing Inc. Wins the 2025 Award for The Best Waterproofing in Barrie, Ontario

BARRIE, ONTARIO, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 Quality Business Award for The Best Waterproofing in Barrie, Ontario has been awarded to Aquamaster Drain, Plumbing & Waterproofing Inc. This recognition honours Aquamaster …

Valuation Expert Eric Schneider to Speak at IRWA's 2025 Education Conference in Virginia Beach

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Schneider Valuation Consultants, Inc. is pleased to announce that founder Eric Schneider, a nationally recognized appraisal expert in right-of-way and eminent domain matters, will …

OPIC Technologies, Inc. Deploys Spatial Livestream Technology to Support Search and Rescue Operations

OPIC’s Spatial Livestream tech enables real-time 3D video from the field, helping teams coordinate more effectively during search and rescue missions. ORLANDO , FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OPIC Technologies, Inc., the …

Bolivian government, ALLATRA and Creative Society seminar on civil defense and national security in natural disasters

LA PAZ, BOLIVIA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement and the Creative Society project, in collaboration with Bolivia’s Vice Ministry of Civil Defense, successfully concluded a four-day seminar titled “Civil …

Ukrainian Request Update for 50 Nexus 16 Units

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES (CSE:CTTT) VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEWS RELEASE CSE: CTTT | OTCQB: CITLF | FRA: X9V CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. PROVIDES UPDATE ON UKRAINIAN …

Open Hearts Foundation Awards $30,000 in Wildfire Relief Grants

Supporting Displaced Families and Chronically Ill Patients in Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In response to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles County, Open Hearts Foundation awarded $30 …

Addressing the Rise of Mold Biotoxin Illnesses Amid Extreme Weather: A Metabolic Approach to Healing

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), a debilitating condition often triggered by mold exposure, affects millions of Americans—many of whom remain undiagnosed. With …

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) CONFERENCE & EXPO WILL RETURN TO MANDALAY BAY CONVENTION CENTER, JUNE 16-18

The premier event for fire & life safety professionals to address today’s leading issues, challenges and trends LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Fire Protection® (NFPA®) annual Conference & Expo …

FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners in disaster-declared counties whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for financial help from FEMA. Septic systems …

FEMA May Assist With Disaster Affected Wells and Septic Systems in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky homeowners in disaster-declared counties whose wells or septic systems were damaged by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for financial help from FEMA. Septic systems …

Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Latimer County, Oklahoma

DENTON, Texas – Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Latimer County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood …

Apply with FEMA Even If You Have Insurance

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky residents who were affected by the April 2 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides may be eligible for disaster assistance even if you have insurance.  Under federal law, FEMA cannot duplicate …

Prescribed Burning Supports Community Risk Reduction Across Louisiana Landscapes

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As wildfire risks rise across many Southern landscapes, prescribed burning has emerged as a critical land management tool for reducing combustible vegetation, restoring ecological …

Gulf 52 Addresses Critical Need for Effective Evacuation Routes in Densely Populated Regions

HAMMOND, LA, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As urban centers across South Louisiana and the Gulf Coast continue to grow, the challenge of executing efficient evacuation strategies during emergencies has become increasingly …

Kimberly’s Canine Care Partners with spcaLA to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts for Displaced Animals

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have ravaged Southern California, Kimberly’s Canine Care, an online pet parent apparel shop known for its stylish products and commitment to …

Norwall PowerSystems Announces Generac's New 28kW Generator

The New Generac 28kW Generator is just months away. Entire line gets a makeover: new cabinets, engine improvements, Mobile link, controller, and transfer switch LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ, UNITED STATES, May 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Norwall …

Los granjeros y trabajadores agrícolas pueden ser elegibles para recibir asistencia de FEMA

FRANKFORT, Kentucky —Los granjeros y peones agrícolas de Kentucky cuyas herramientas o equipos fueron dañados por las tormentas severas, vientos directos, tornados, deslizamientos de tierra y de lodo ocurridos en febrero y abril pueden ser elegibles para …

Displacement Assistance

Displacement Assistance helps survivors who can’t return to their home following a disaster by giving them up-front money to help with immediate housing needs.   What is Displacement Assistance? Displacement Assistance is money you can use to stay in a  …

Eastern Tennessee Communities Awarded $2 Million for Helene Costs

The state of Tennessee and FEMA have awarded nearly $2 million for emergency and permanent work to repair bridges, restore utilities, remove debris and take measures to protect 14 Eastern Tennessee counties affected by Tropical Storm Helene. The major …