A big step forward was taken for the Red River Diversion project as the river was rerouted for the first time since construction began. This is a big deal not just by our standards here in North Dakota, Minnesota. This is a big deal by national standards. The river has been in control and it's been flooding almost every year. (00:00–00:08)
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Asserts that the Red River Diversion project has reached a significant milestone with the rerouting of the river.
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