Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Moorhead, Minn.

Slideshow: Preparing for the worst

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Scrambling to build a wall
Volunteers scrambled to add sandbags to a dyke as the waters of the Red River seeped through the barrier in Moorhead Thursday, March 26, 2009.
MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson
Gallery
7 of 7
Sorting supplies
Susan Boyd, right, received help from her daughter Haley Boyd, 19, as they sorted through personal belongings that had been moved from their basement Thursday, March 26, 2009. The rising waters of the Red River were threatening the Boyd's Moorhead neighborhood where voluntary evacuations were ordered Thursday.
MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson
1 of 7
Scrambling to build a wall
Volunteers scrambled to add sandbags to a dyke as the waters of the Red River seeped through the barrier in Moorhead Thursday, March 26, 2009.
MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson
2 of 7
Messy work
Volunteers slogged through a snow and water mix as the Red River seeped through a dyke in Moorhead Thursday, March 26, 2009.
MPR Photo/Jeffrey Thompson