Civic-minded residents of Bismarck and Mandan , North Dakota , found there 's nothing like a major flood to make new friends while filling thousands of sandbags . Residents fill about 300,000 sandbags in Bismarck area . The city of Minot is also preparing for the possibility that a dam failure could cause flooding and damage to its water treatment plant. Melting snow pack adds to flooding woes on Missouri River .
Residents fill about 300,000 sandbags in Bismarck area . The city of Minot is also preparing for the possibility that a dam failure could cause flooding and damage to its water treatment plant. Melting snow pack adds to flooding woes on Missouri River .