Homes near Fargo, N.D., can be seen surrounded by water from the Red River. March 28, 2009
Posted on 03/21/2010 1:44:37 PM PDT by JoeProBono
FARGO, N.D. (AP) -- The crest of the Red River was met Sunday with more shrugs than white knuckles, as flood fears receded and Fargo residents walked their dogs and went to church instead of sandbagging and fleeing to higher ground.
City officials said they were relieved the bloated river running along the border of North Dakota and Minnesota didn't cause major damage leading up to its crest.
Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker noted that while most floods have at least "one day of chaos" that didn't happen this year. But he cautioned against celebrating too soon.
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Homes near Fargo, N.D., can be seen surrounded by water from the Red River. March 28, 2009
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