Red River.
river in Minnesota and Wisconsin, United States
- Reports this week
- 2
- Active events
- 1
- Connections
- 12
What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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A local flood control project is underway on the Red River near West Fargo, requiring flood diversion.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Outlet construction is draining Devils Lake into the Red River, causing lake expansion that threatens local city infrastructure.Some support1 report
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The International Joint Commission is managing shared resources of the Red River system, which is currently experiencing severe periodic flooding due to the spring thaw.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ days-
A new affordable housing complex opened in Fargo along the Red River.Some support1 report
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A school is seeking a new location or expansion site near Grand Forks, utilizing the Red River as a geographical boundary.Some support1 report
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Helix Exploration targets the Souris River interval for production, referencing the Red River in its comparative formation analysis.Some support1 report
No events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Red River this week
News at the entities that move Red River most-
Devils Lake StructuralStaffing plan compares police departments involving Jamestown, Wahpeton, and Devils Lake.Moves Red River
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Fargo StructuralA specific ranch in Fargo, North Dakota, is selling its beef locally as market shifts due to import plans cause consumer alarm about sustainability and foreign competition.Moves Red River
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International Joint Commission StructuralLake Ontario is shared with the US and jointly managed with the International Joint Commission regarding water quality and border issues.Moves Red River
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Moorhead Shared contextThe League of Women Voters is hosting candidate forums in the city of Moorhead.Moves Red River
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Grand Forks Shared contextA flood study was conducted and a public input meeting was held in Grand Forks to identify alternatives for reducing flooding risks.Moves Red River
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West Fargo Shared contextAgricultural technology is advancing in the West Fargo region.Moves Red River
Connections
The 8 strongest of 12, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Devils Lake Structural
Devils Lake flows via outlet construction into Red River.
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Fargo Structural
The city's development, infrastructure, and risk profile are functionally dependent on the presence and state of the Red River.
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Moorhead Shared context
The Red River's seasonal thaw cycle causes high water volumes that threaten and flood the area of Moorhead.
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International Joint Commission Structural
The International Joint Commission holds the formal responsibility for managing the shared resources of the Red River system.
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Shanley High School Operational
Students from Shanley High School participate in river restoration efforts on the Red River.
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North Dakota Shared context
The Red River is a geographical feature within North Dakota associated with river flooding risk.
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Grand Forks Shared context
Red River serves as a geographical boundary defining the context of Grand Forks.
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West Fargo Shared context
The Red River flows through the region, and its management issues, such as flood diversion needs, impact the city of West Fargo.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 events- A local flood control project is underway on the Red River near West Fargo, requiring flood diversion.
- Outlet construction is draining Devils Lake into the Red River, causing lake expansion that threatens local city infrastructure.
- The International Joint Commission is managing shared resources of the Red River system, which is currently experiencing severe periodic flooding due to the spring thaw.
June 2026
3 events- A new affordable housing complex opened in Fargo along the Red River.
- A school is seeking a new location or expansion site near Grand Forks, utilizing the Red River as a geographical boundary.
- Helix Exploration targets the Souris River interval for production, referencing the Red River in its comparative formation analysis.