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North Dakota National Guard troops fill sandbags in response to recent flooding in their state. As of March 23, 2009, more than 250 soldiers and airmen from the state have been called out to help stem the flow of floodwaters from the Red River in the Fargo area.

SANDBAG DUTY

North Dakota National Guard troops fill sandbags in response to recent flooding in their state. As of March 23, 2009, more than 250 soldiers and airmen from the state have been called out to help stem the flow of floodwaters from the Red River in the Fargo area.

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