Bismarck Flood Update: Preparing for Lost Homes Sandbagging and levee-building is all but finished in Bismarck, N.D. But the battle against the Missouri River is far from over. “There will still be areas lost to the river … and dike failure is still a possibility,” said Steve Carbno, a Salvation Army disaster services manager who’s helped lead more than 1,200 volunteers in providing food, water and emotional support to nearly 40,000 flood survivors and relief workers in Bismarck and neighboring Mandan. (read more)

Tornado Update:
Round Two in North Minneapolis
The next round of service for North Minneapolis tornado survivors is underway. After providing $134,000 worth of emergency services – food, clothing, hygiene kits, gift cards, gas vouchers – for nearly 5,000 tornado survivors, The Salvation Army has officially transitioned into long-term care. (read more)

Top Volunteers Recognized in MN, ND
Every year, The Salvation Army Northern Division recognizes outstanding Minnesota and North Dakota volunteers in five categories: individual, corporate, youth, family and lifetime achievement.   The 2011 honorees include... (read more)