O'Neill says it's important to get a realistic assessment of the flood risk and stay informed. And she says that children and teen-agers should also be involved in that process. Here's what's happening in other communities in the path of rising waters. In Fargo, a forecast that predicts more rain in the region is adding to the pressure of the effort. The National Weather Service says that up to an 1.5 inches of rain could fall in the southern Red River Valley this week.
Officials expect the rain to be steady, with some thunderstorms possible.
But Fargo officials are confident that the city will be protected if the Red climbs to a level of 38 feet early next week as projected. The dike being planned on the southern edge of the city would be about a half-mile long. Officials say about 20 homes in Fargo will be affected if the Red gets to a level of 38 feet. Moorhead officials say 95 homes there will be affected. In Breckenridge, some residents living along tributaries feeding the Red River are already experiencing flooding.