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The Flood of ’97
Playlist by KFGO Audio1997, the year that changed the rules for flood fighting in the Red River Valley. KFGO was recognized for their ‘97 flood coverage with a Peabody Award. Paul Jurgens, Don Haney, Ed Schultz, Doug Hami…Follow the podcast:
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Listeners Reflect on the Flood of 97 - Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness
Tyler Axness opens the phone lines and the KFGO text club to listeners who wanted to share their memories of the Red River Flood of 1997.
08:49
Ed Schafer reflects on the Flood of 1997
04/15/22 : Joel is joined by the KFGO News Director, Paul Jurgens, and former North Dakota Governor and Secretary of Agriculture, Ed Schafer. They look back on the Flood of 1997 by telling stories.
31:52
Congressman Pomeroy looks back at the flood of '97
04/13/22 : It's been 25 years since the Flood of 1997, and Joel is joined by former United States Congressman, Earl Pomeroy, to reminisce. The Congressman talks about what he saw in Grand Forks and Fargo, and his work in D.C. to help the state.
12:38
A MUST HEAR: Vern Witten, Aerial Photographer
Vern shares his stories from above... and recalls the '97 flood. A fascinating interview you don't want to miss. See more of his work here: https://www.vernwhittenphotography.com/
16:33
1997 Fargo Flood Revisited-Steve Poitras
Steve & Sue Poitras' home was on the frontlines of the 1997 Fargo Flood Fight. Steve revisits this historic flood.
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Senator Kent Conrad looks back on the 1997 flood
04/13/22 : It's been 25 years since the big Flood of '97, and Joel is joined by former Senator Kent Conrad to talk about it. Senator Conrad gives a first-hand perspective of working on behalf of the state from Washington D.C., and explains how the state got the financial help needed for recovery.
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