Second Red River crest expected

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - March 30, 2009 Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk says the snowstorm "does raise a great concern" about adding water to already flooding streams.

The Red River today fell to just under 39 feet at Fargo. That's nearly two feet lower than its crest over the weekend, but city officials have said they won't breathe easy until it falls to 37 feet or lower.

The National Guard has been scrambling to place sheets of plastic over the levees to help them hold up against high waves, expected from the storm. Crashing waves could threaten the dikes.

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